Making Kids Happy, One Healthy Smile at a Time!
At South Lake Pediatric Dentistry, we believe that a child's first dental visits influence their feelings about dentistry for the rest of their lives. It's essential that children have positive, fun dental experiences, setting the foundation of a lifetime of healthy smiles and a desire to care for their oral health. Our pediatric dentists, Dr. Frank Kendrick and Dr. Tonya Mealor-Kendrick, are dedicated to providing a fun, welcoming environment where children always feel safe and comfortable.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide exceptional pediatric dental care that exceeds parents' expectations, while making kids happy, one healthy smile at a time. We achieve this by providing a gentle, caring, and reassuring approach, encouraging our young patients to ask questions and offering age-appropriate answers. Our doctors and staff deliver advanced care that keeps children smiling, focusing on preventive care, and utilizing leading-edge techniques when more advanced care is needed.
Our Services
At South Lake Pediatric Dentistry, we offer a range of services designed to meet the unique needs of children, from infancy to adolescence. Our services include pediatric hospital dentistry, care for pediatric dental emergencies, solutions to teeth grinding, gum disease in children, and dental abscesses. We also provide dental care for babies, special needs dentistry, sedation dentistry, including IV sedation and nitrous oxide (laughing gas), sports dentistry, and Under Armour Mouthware for athletes, as well as digital X-rays and DIAGNOdent laser cavity screening.
Why Choose Us
At South Lake Pediatric Dentistry, we understand that choosing a pediatric dentist is an important decision. Our doctors and staff are dedicated to providing exceptional care that sets the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles. We welcome children of all ages, including those with special needs, and offer a range of services designed to meet their unique needs. Our office is designed to be fun and welcoming, with amenities such as nitrous oxide sedation and digital X-rays, ensuring that our young patients feel comfortable and relaxed during their visits.
Meet Our Team
Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional pediatric dental care that exceeds parents' expectations. Our doctors, Dr. Frank Kendrick and Dr. Tonya Mealor-Kendrick, are both experienced pediatric dentists who are committed to providing gentle, caring, and reassuring care. Our staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and caring, ensuring that our young patients feel comfortable and safe during their visits.
Unsatisfactory Experience
Many patients have expressed dissatisfaction with their experience at South Lake Pediatrics. Several reviewers have given negative reviews, citing rude and unprofessional behavior from Dr. Frank Kendrick.
Poor Communication
Some patients have reported difficulty in getting answers to their questions or concerns. Steve Davis mentioned that he had to leave multiple messages and was not getting a response, while other patients have reported similar experiences.
Uncomfortable Environment
Author Richard Tilson described an uncomfortable experience when Dr. Frank Kendrick wore a face shield and shoved his son's arm out of the way. Author Rachael Dondzila also mentioned that Dr. Frank gave her child Valium and strapped her to the table prior to cavity fillings, which was traumatic for the child.
Unnecessary Procedures
Priscilla McConnell reported that Dr. Frank determined her son needed four cavities filled, but a second opinion at a different dentist revealed no cavities. Author Rachael Dondzila also reported that Dr. Frank performed unnecessary procedures.
Positive Experience
On the other hand, some patients have reported positive experiences at South Lake Pediatrics. E. Rouse and Katie Berting both gave five-star reviews, praising the staff's professionalism and ability to make the experience fun and relaxing for their children.
Disputable Practices
Some reviewers have reported questionable practices, such as rushing through appointments or performing procedures without explaining them to the patient.
